Daytona is a curse. For those who never won the Great American Race, February in Florida is like a safety strap that irritates exposed skin.
Consider the Daytona 500 in terms of drivers who watched others enter victory lane after NASCAR's signature race and wonder: When will I get there?
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That's what Tony Stewart will ask himself one last time on Feb. 21. Stewart, a three-time Cup champion, will retire after the 2016 season. This will be his 17th attempt to win at the Daytona 500.